HAMPSTEAD – After receiving more information than they could process at their first meeting of the month, the Hampstead Library Trustees postponed a decision on whether to heat the library with propane or oil until their June 19 meeting. The library is in need of new furnaces.

At the meeting Wednesday, June 5, Library Director Deb Hiett presented information from the U.S. Department of Energy and the New Hampshire Energy Efficiency Office.
The board discussed the two fuel options relative to comparative cost and efficiency estimates, and decided that furnace cleaning and maintenance had to be factored in.

The board also discussed options for placement of a propane tank – above ground versus in-ground – if the decision is made to change from the current oil to propane.
In other business:

• Hiett said the first floor copy machine has more maintenance issues. She provided the Trustees with data on a leasing option, which includes annual maintenance. Trustee Treasurer Emily Reschberger made a motion to lease a Sharp Digital Imager from Wells Fargo. The machine will be serviced by United Business Machines. The board approved the motion unanimously.

• The Trustees voted to accept $38.50 from the donation jar, as well as assorted used books, audios and videos from various individuals, and several gifts from organizations – the Hampstead Civic Club gave $650 for an aquarium pass, the Hampstead Lions Club donated $500 for large print books and audiobooks, the Hampstead Mothers’ Club gave $27.50 for baby books, and Friends of the Library provided $204 for a Charmingfare Farm museum pass.

Related Articles:

In Chester, Hampstead, Sandown, NH

As part of the Summer Reading Program, the Hampstead Public Library is thanking the men and women of the Air Force Combat Search and Rescue Squadron stationed in Bagram, Afghanistan. This group flies missions to

Sign up for the Sandown Library Summer Reading Program starting Saturday, June 20. The theme is “Every Hero Has a Story” for children and “Unmask” for teens. Programs, movies and raffles are planned.Care to Share....Share

Adults are encouraged to register for the Summer Reading Program at the Hampstead Public Library. There is no required reading; however, the more you read (books and audiobooks), the more chances to win prizes. Reading

The Hampstead Public Library seeks donations to put in care packages to be sent to the Air Force Combat Search and Rescue Squadron in Afghanistan. Suggested items include salsa, chips, dried fruit, energy drinks, and